We were amazed in 2008 when we received over 350 applications for scholarship. You can imagine how surprised we were this year when we received nearly 1,000!
Due to the sheer quantity of applications, we are no longer able to provide a scholarship to every applicant as we had done in the past.
We went through an outstanding list of candidates who best fit the Cancer for College scholarship criteria and awarded nearly $200K to ongoing perpetual and new recipients. If you did not receive a scholarship this year, your application will automatically be placed into consideration for 2010. A new online application will be available at the end of July should you choose to be considered again next year.
As a two-time cancer survivor and double amputee, I understand the challenges each and every one of you has had to endure. Don't ever give up on your dreams. Please join us in congratulating our 2009 scholarship recipients!
Founder - Cancer for College
$16,000 Perpetual Scholarship
Recipients receive $4,000 per year up to four years while maintaining academic eligibility at a 4-year university or graduate program.
Allison Burgos - Upland, California
Azusa Pacific University - Freshman
Pre-Med
Brooks Paul - Studio City, California
UCLA - Freshman
Medicine
Christine Pechera - Los Angeles, California
Seaver College - Pepperdine University - Graduate Student
Film Student
Andrew Sternlight - Los Angeles, California
Yale Law School - Graduate Student
$4,000 One-Time Scholarship
Recipients will receive $4,000 one time while maintaining academic eligibility at an accredited four-year university or graduate program.
Alicia Varenas - San Pedro, California
Cal State Dominguez Hills - Junior
Mathematics
Sabrina Rowe - Long Beach, California
Cal State Long Beach - Junior
Kinesiology and Psychology
Melanie Hansen - Orange, California
University of La Verne - Graduate Student
Child Life Studies
$1,000 One-Time Scholarship
These recipients will receive $1,000 one time while maintaining academic eligibility at an accredited four-year university or graduate program.
Evan Acosta - San Diego, California
UC Berkely - Freshman
Phillip Allen - Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University - Junior
Lauren Brashears - Orange, California
Point Loma University - Freshman
Brittney Clifton - Foothill Ranch, California
Seattle University -Freshman
Brad Connors - Palos Verdes Estates, California
UC Santa Barbara - Freshman
Maddalena DiPietro - Lakewood, California
Cal State Fullerton - Freshman
Ian Fagan - Fallbrook, California.
Cal State Monterey Bay - Junior
Stuart Fingerhutt - Los Angeles, California
Art Center College of Design - Junior
Matthew Frey - Smiths Creek, Michigan
Indiana Wesleyan - Junior
Michael Fucinari - Troy, Michigan
Michigan State - Junior
Gabrielle Gadbois - Oceanside, California
Adelphi University - Sophomore
Emily Golding - Isla Vista, California
UC Santa Barbara - Junior
Savannah Gomes - Clovis, California
Fresno State - Freshman
Joshua Hale - San Dimas, California
UC Santa Barbara - Freshman
Issac Hayes - Paris, Illinois
Columbia Film School - Senior
Lynzee Head - Atlanta, Georgia
Des Moines University - Medical Student
Erin Kaupp - San Clemente, California
USC - Freshman
Sarah Killion - Oceanside, California
Cal State San Marcos
Kyle Kobriger - Waukesha, WI
VW Madison - Junior
Miranda Kreiser - Grand Ledge, Michigan
Grand Valley State University - Freshman
Billy Luden - Chico, California
Chico State University - Sophomore
Fides Magtoto - Anaheim, California
Cal State Channel Islands - Junior
Melissa Nayar - Canoga Park, California
Cal State Northridge - Clinical Psychology
Jacquelyn Owens - Chula Vista, California
Norwich University - MBA Program
Hilary Patton - Corona, California
UC Irvine - Freshman
Lorraine Pimienta - Laguna Niguel, California
Cal Lutheran University
Natalie Posada - Long Beach, California
Cal State Dominguez Hills - Junior
Andrew Sewell - Granite Bay, California
Brigham Young University - Freshman
Ryan Spykstra - Parker, Colorado
Regis University - Freshman
Gada Suleiman - San Juan, Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico - Grad Student
Jacqueline Teague - Kentwood, Michigan
Michigan State University - Junior
Lindsey Tippett - Yardsville, New Jersey
Rider University - Junior
Kelli Vigorito - Riverside, California
Cal State San Bernardino - Sophomore
Ashley White - Boonville, Indiana
Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI) - Grad Student
Laura Williams - Santee, California
San Diego State - Junior
Michael Wong - Monterey Park, California
UCLA- Junior
Abagail Zwick - Sherman Oaks, California
Bard College - Freshman
$250 One-Time JC Scholarship
These recipients will receive $250 one time while maintaining academic eligibility at an accredited community college or trade school.
Jesus Batiz, Calexico, California
Imperial Valley College
Michelle Blackshear, Greensville, Texas
Paris Junior College
Darryl Bradley - Marietta, Georgia
Georgia Highlands Community College
Kalin Chancey - Patrick AFB, Florida
Brevard Community College
Kayley Dahle - Hayfield, Minnesota
Minneapolis Community College
Aaron Dial - San Diego, California
Palomar Community College
Estyvalyz Gayten - Eagle Pass, Texas
Southwest Texas Junior College
Teri Heberling - Chiefland, Florida
Gulf Coast Community College
Destiny Himmel - Burbank, California
Pierce College
Oscar Rodas - Van Nuys, California
LA Mission College
Danielle Wilson - Shelbyville, Illinois
Lakeland College
2009 Cancer for College
$3,000 Scholarship Recipients
Abigail Houck - University of Washington
$2,000 Scholarship Recipient
Kaelan Nelson - Central Washington University
$1,500 Scholarship Recipients
Kimmi Coburn - Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Micah Monroe - Western Washington University
$1,000 Scholarship Recipients
Danielle Adams - Seattle Pacific University
Anna Curiel - Columbia Basin College
Renee England - Washington State University
William Farrell - Central Washington University
Mayra Giles - Central Washington University
Elizabeth Henderson - Carroll College
Miguel Herrera Western Washington University
Jameson Jones - Washington State University
Justin Korpi - Montana Tech
Marissa Peoples - University of Montana
Jesse Price - Western Washington University
Dean Sherry - Seattle Pacific University
Stephanie Stanley - .Portland State University
$500 Scholarship Recipients
Lindsay Braunwalder - Williamette University
Stephanie Caron - Washington State University
Dianne Charland - Chemeketa Community College
Rebecca David - BYU Idaho
Krista DeJong - Whitworth University
Courtney Friedt - Oregon Culinary Institute
Jared Hawke - BYU Idaho
Julie Holden - Shoreline Community College
Khristina Ireton - Edmonds Community College
Joseph Johnson - Montana State University
Angela Lathrop - Linfield College
Evan McColly - Oregon State University
Tracy McMillan - University of Washington
Matthew Ogle - Western Washington University
Holly Prechter - Southwest Oregon Community Colllege
Angela Rose - Olympic Community College
Erin Shierman - University of Idaho
Jessica Swider - Boise State University
Sandy Ung - Western Washington University
SCHOLARSHIP INFO
Cancer for College awards scholarships to current and former cancer patients who are currently attending either a four year accredited university, junior college and/or graduate school.
Scholarships applicants must already be accepted to a university and/or attending a junior college. All applicants will receive confirmation of their application. If you have not heard from us by that time please don't hesitate to call or send an e-mail. You can download an application using the download button below.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Cancer for College accepts scholarship applications all year and from all states.
Renewing applicants must still submit a new application form, but are not required to submit the full application. If a renewing applicant would like to update or submit new portions of their application, they are welcome to do so. Please send application questions to info@cancerforcollege.org.
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED.
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR THE NEW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE
IN JULY FOR 2010 CONSIDERATION
2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ($4,000 per year for four years)
Tenisha Avila (school pending), Trusha Bhatt (Columbia College of Chicago), Roxanne Cumanyag (UCLA), Tiffany Chhan (UC San Diego), Dylan Crane (Sonoma State), Rachael Donaldson (Cal Baptist), Ryan Freydig (Cal State University - Long Beach), Eric Georges (Cal State University - Chico), Mark Kattus (UC San Diego), Isac Lee (school pending), Kara McMichen (San Jose State), Sam Miller (Chapman University), Max Mueller (University of California), Jenna Newburn ( UC Santa Barbara), Arman Nobari ( Cal State University - Sacramento), Chelsea Sweeney (Fresno State), Daniel Thompson (University of the Pacific), VictoriaValencia (Westminister College), Raeleen Whitt (Cal State University - San Marcos)
ONE-TIME $1,500 SCHOLARSHIPS
Casey Altier (Florida State University), George Bailey (University of Virginia School of Medicine), Brian Jones (Baylor University), Melissa Cowart (school pending), Aubrey Showers (Delaware Valley College), Alexandra Denisenko (Lake Forrest College), Jacqueline Anderson (IUPUI), Michelle WIlliams (Boise State University), Joelle Kearny (Cal State University - Fullerton), Della Frame (Arkansas State University), Andres Gomez-Perez (UC Davis), Shannon Haney (Appalachian State), Seung La (Notre Dame de Mamur University), Greg McDonald (Azusa Pacific University), Kasey Malcoun (University of Southern California), Jodi Putnam (Chico State University), Jason Brightfield (school pending), Katie Kaplan (Colorado State University), Cullen Kleftis (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Justin Ellis (University of Maryland), Cody Miller (Mississippi State University), Lacey Thornsbury (Nebraska Kearney), Jennie Yang (University of Southern California), Jenna Luedtke (University of Georgia)
All applications are pending until audit is complete.
All scholarship recipients will receive written confirmation of their scholarship.
QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO 760-599-5096
COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
CANCER FOR COLLEGE
A Triumph Scholarship Foundation
1345 Specialty Drive, Suite D
Vista, CA 92081
760.599.5096
